Echoes of Destiny

The Calm Before the Storm

The crystalline sanctuary of Haven pulsed with a strange serenity as the team made their way back from the smoldering battlefield. The skies above Arclight City shimmered faintly, fading echoes of Rift energy dispersing into the early dawn. Victory lingered in the air, fragile and fleeting—a temporary reprieve from the chaos looming over their world.

Ethan walked at the forefront, shadows flickering gently around him, calmer but far from subdued. Magnus was defeated, but the Council's looming presence persisted like a specter over their world. Though the immediate danger had passed, Ethan knew better than to let down his guard.

Selene moved beside him, her golden aura gleaming faintly despite the fatigue etched into her features. "We won today," she said softly, "but there's more to come."